Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry with Audio Guide
Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul
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Overview
Visit the Basilica Cistern, built in the 4th century and enlarged in 532 AD, used as water storage during Byzantine times. Listen to your guide as they explain the mystery of Medusa heads from Greek mythology. Explore this cathedral-size cistern, built during the reign of Emperor Justinian I in 532 A.D. to supply water to the Great Palace. It stores up to 80,000 cubic meters of water, delivered via 20 kilometers of aqueducts from a reservoir near the Black Sea. An audio guide is included and available in 25 languages: English, German, Russian, Persian, Arabic, French, Italian, Chinese, Dutch, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Ukrainian, Korean, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish, Swedish, Japanese, Indonesian, Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Urdu, and Croatian. Please note: The operating hours of the Basilica Cistern are from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on January 1st.
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GET TICKETSTicket Options (4) Options Available
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EntryTicket Audio Guide BCSE96
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$50.22
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SkiptheLine Guided Tour BCST41
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$63.37
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Small Guided Tour BCSG33
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Private Guided Tour BCPT47
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$460.35
Meeting Point
Basilica Cistern
Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3, Istanbul
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Entrance to Basilica Cistern
- Audio guide available in 25 languages
What's not Included
- Tips
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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